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SITCSection 2
U.S. imports of waste of synthetic fibers (SITC 26721) totaled $199K in April 2026, traded with 9 countries.
Importers of Waste of Synthetic Fibers paid $17K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $169K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataNoils, yarn waste, and garnetted stock recovered from polyester, nylon, acrylic, and other synthetic fiber processing are traded as lower-cost inputs for nonwoven fabrics, recycled yarn, and industrial filling materials. The garnetted stock form — mechanically shredded textile waste — is particularly relevant to the growing recycled fiber sector, where it serves as feedstock for open-end spinning of recycled content yarns. Classification of synthetic fiber waste requires careful attention to fiber type, as waste from different polymer families may carry different duty treatment and, in some cases, different trade-remedy exposure than the virgin fiber.
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Garnetted stock is textile waste — including old fabrics, rags, or fiber waste — that has been mechanically pulled apart (garneted) back into a fibrous state. Yarn waste, by contrast, consists of off-cuts, broken ends, and remnants from yarn manufacturing that have not been re-opened. Both fall within synthetic fiber waste when the source fiber is synthetic, but their physical form and downstream utility differ: garnetted stock is typically used for lower-grade nonwovens or stuffing, while clean yarn waste may be re-spun into recycled yarn.
Synthetic fiber waste shipments may be subject to review under Basel Convention controls if the material is classified as hazardous waste, though clean, sorted textile fiber waste is generally exempt. US Customs may also scrutinize fiber waste imports to confirm they are not being used to circumvent trade-remedy orders on virgin fiber. Importers should maintain clear documentation of the waste's origin, fiber type, and processing history.
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